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Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Stay connected, stay safe, stay smart!

Hello UMBC Community, Cyber threats are always lurking in the digital realm, but don't worry! The security team at Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust (CADT) is here to guide you so you can...

Posted: October 1, 2025, 9:07 AM

September HPCF Newsletter

Hi everyone, I'm writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF and other Research Computing projects currently undertaken by DoIT. Summary Office hours! We have them! They are...

Posted: September 30, 2025, 1:43 PM

UMBC Faculty receive course accessibility mini-grants from Kirwan Center

Congratulations Dr. Laura Rose, PSYC, & Dr. Ming Xie, EDHS

Two UMBC faculty were selected by the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation to participate in the Boosting Course Accessibility mini grant program. This initiative aims to enhance the...

Posted: September 30, 2025, 10:04 AM

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Five Universal Design for Learning Tips to Create Accessible Google & MS Office Content

Improve clarity, engagement, and usability for all audiences

Creating digital content that works for everyone isn't just a best practice—it's a responsibility. Whether building a syllabus in Google Docs or Microsoft Word, a presentation in PowerPoint, or a...

Posted: September 25, 2025, 9:55 AM

Tips and Best Practices for Managing your Cloud Storage

Learn ways to better manage space on your cloud!

Want to learn how to manage your Google Drive storage better? We have 5 steps for you! These tips can generally be applied to other cloud services such as Box and OneDrive. What are the...

Posted: September 24, 2025, 10:31 AM

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Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing: U.S. Cyber Range

Explore our First Newsletter - September 2025 Edition

Welcome to the Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing (MIIC) newsletter. MIIC's purpose is to bring together researchers, educators, industry, and government to address challenges in areas...

Posted: September 24, 2025, 9:51 AM

DoIT Project Report: Updates from DoIT’s Project Management Office

Google Career Certificates Available to Help You Gain In-Demand Skills

Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics, and More!

In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a...

Posted: September 22, 2025, 1:04 PM

Alternative Formats: Empower Student Choice with Anthology Ally and Connect Formats to Learning Needs

Three ways to leverage Ally’s alt formats for all learners

In today's diverse college classrooms, providing students with options for how they engage with course materials is not just a convenience - it's a critical component of effective teaching. By...

Posted: September 18, 2025, 2:00 PM

Three Faculty Named 2025-26 UMBC LA Fellows

$2k professional awards renewable annually

Once again, the Provost's Office has provided funding through the Learning Analytics Fellowship program to faculty and staff for the 2025-26 academic year. Details of the new fellows’ proposals...

Posted: September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM

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